Ducks’ Burke steps down, Murray the replacement

The Ducks will name veteran hockey executive Bob Murray to replace Brian Burke as general manager at a Wednesday afternoon news conference.

Burke, who has been weighing family concerns while determining whether to remain as Ducks general manager, has long been linked in media reports and speculation to potential employment with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Murray, 53, has served as senior vice president of hockey operations for the Ducks, under Burke, since 2005. A former player with the Chicago Blackhawks, Murray was Chicago's general manager from 1997-99. He has also worked as a professional scout for the Vancouver Canucks.

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